Direct Support Professional - Empower Lives & Independence

Brightway Living & Learning; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

FSA

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Brightway Living & Learning is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for adult residential services in Smithtown, NY. This full-time, hourly position offers a pay range of $21.00–$23.10 per hour. A valid NYS Driver's License with 18+ months of driving and successful completion of Transportation Orientation are required.

New hires not meeting criteria may start at $19/hour. You will provide personalized care, transportation, meal prep, and community activities while helping individuals build

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience when supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication with individuals, families, and team members.
• Ability to work within a collaborative DSP team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support with personal care, meal preparation, transportation, and community outings.
• Foster independence by helping individuals develop life skills and make choices.
• Promote social inclusion by supporting participation in community activities.
• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating empathy and patience.
• Collaborate with DSPs, supervisors, and families to ensure consistent support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Brightway Living & Learning is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for adult residential services in Smithtown, NY. This full-time, hourly position offers a pay range of $21.00–$23.10 per hour. A valid NYS Driver's License with 18+ months of driving and successful completion of Transportation Orientation are required.

New hires not meeting criteria may start at $19/hour. You will provide personalized care, transportation, meal prep, and community activities while helping individuals build